Long Term Care Aides play a vital role in the health care team. They help patients with routine healthcare needs, bedside care, and basic nursing procedures. They are often employed in long-term care facilities and hospitals. Additionally students are provided the opportunity to use the theory in practical clinical experiences. Students must pass the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s certification exam for long term care aides to work in most facilities.
Instructors
Cindy Rose
Shanna Wilson
Curriculum/Hours
| Introduction to Long Term Care Aide | 3 | |
| Role of Nursing Aide in Long Term Care | 3 | |
| Safety for Long Term Care Nursing Aide | 3 | |
| Basic Human Needs for Residents/Clients | 3 | |
| Communication for the Nursing Aide | 3 | |
| Consumer Rights Ethical & Legal Issues Affecting the Nursing Aide in Long Term Care |
3 | |
| Infection Control for Long Term Care Aide | 9 | |
| Resident/Client Mobility, Positioning, and Transfer | 9 | |
| Basic Nursing Skills | 15 | |
| Care for the Patient with Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease | 16 | |
| Death and Dying | 5 | |
| Normal and Abnormal Body Structure and Function | 3 | |
| Supervised Clinical Experience in Long Term Care Aide | 16 | |
| Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid | 15 | |
| Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center) | 225 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 331 |
College Credit
College Credit is available for this major.
Cost
There is no cost for this major.
Student Organization
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a service organization for high school and adult students of industrial programs. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.
Health Science Student Handbook
For more information on this Career Major, contact Student Services
at 405.452.5500
or the instructors at
crose@wwtech.org or swilson@wwtech.org